Form 2: Escape from Sunken Island

Questions

1. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'The rising tide washed over the rocky ledge, covering their footprints in seconds.' Why could the pursuers no longer track them?

2. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'Ben tied his bandanna around the leak in the raft, slowing the water to a trickle.' What was the effect of Ben's action?

3. WordsBox

   The raft ____ higher because Ben ____ the heavy rocks overboard.

4. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'Because the island trees were dense and tall, very little daylight reached the muddy jungle floor.' Why was the ground dark?

5. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'Tara spotted seagulls circling above the reef, which meant land was nearby.' Why did Tara feel hopeful?

6. WordsBox

   Tara ____ the hidden cove when the fog ____ from the bay.

7. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'The sail tore down the middle when a sudden squall struck the small craft.' What caused the sail to rip?

8. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'Tara rubbed two dry bamboo sticks together until smoke rose, allowing them to cook their fish.' How did they manage to cook food?

9. WordsBox

   Because the current ____ so strong, Ben ____ control of the wooden paddle.

10. MultiChoice

    Extract: 'The sand was scalding underfoot, forcing them to run quickly toward the palm shadows.' Why did they run?

11. MultiChoice

    Extract: 'Ben blew into the hollow conch shell, producing a booming sound that echoed across the bay.' What produced the loud noise?

12. WordsBox

    The coconut ____ from the palm because Ben ____ the trunk violently.

13. MultiChoice

    Extract: 'Because the signal fire produced thick black smoke, the rescue helicopter spotted them from miles away.' How were they rescued?

14. MultiChoice

    Extract: 'The quicksand pulled at Tara's boots, so she dropped her heavy backpack to pull herself free.' Why did dropping the bag help?

15. WordsBox

    They ____ in the shelter because the rain ____ down without stopping.